Ten points to choose Civil Engineering as a career

Civil Engineering is generally one of  the last few branches  for which the option is given by students. This is not so now but was so forty years ago as well. Looking back the  career of those who have chosen Civil Engineering, you will observe that it is not only par with top ranking branches but even better in some cases. Therefore, you should choose Civil Engineering without any apprehension of poor job opportunity, particularly when you are looking for a job in Govt. like Railways, CPWD, Military Engineering Services etc. Ten points to favor choosing Civil Engineering as a career

1. During Engineering Service Examination 2011, total number posts advertised were 778 of which 291 were for Civil Engineering whereas it was 182, 180 and 125 for Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechanical and Electrical respectively. This figure clearly indicates the potential for Civil Engineers in Govt. organisations. This is the trend almost every year.
2. Success rate is better in ESE as compared to other examinations conducted by UPSC. During 2011, 191906 candidates applied but only 52685 appeared of which 778 were successful.
3. Civil Engineering is the easiest of all branches of engineering. It is easier to understand the concept because you can see it whereas, in other branches you have to visualize the concept. If you are good in mathematics and mechanics, understanding basics of civil engineering will further be easier.
4. When you are actually entitled of getting electronics or electrical and then chooses Civil, means you will certainly do better as compared to others. This will give better opportunity for qualifying ESE
5. There are large number of PSUs such as IRCON, RITES, NBCC, RVNL. DFC where ESE officers finds lateral entry.
6. There are large number of infrastructure projects such as highways, metro, ports, smart cities  that will always be coming up in India in next 25 years requiring civil engineers even at top positions. Therefore Civil Engineers will always be in demand in private job also.
7.  Even after superannuation, job opportunities are galore
8. Read http://globalrailelectrica.com/job-opportunities-in-rail-transport/deciding-early-for-job-opportunity-for-engineering-graduates-in-government/ for preparing an action plan for sure-shot success in ESE.
9. You have galore of opportunities to go for higher education like Ph.D., M.Tech.,M.B.A on study leave
10. And finally you can leave the organisation, if you so wish. Being Group A service officer in Govt. organisation, you have many other good options and offers.

Don’t hesitate to opt for Civil. Opt for first option if you have liking’s for building  infrastructure.